Bill > A4631

Introduced Session

This bill prohibits the use of emergency communication receivers for pecuniary gain, unless the person is authorized by the Department of Law and Public Safety (department) to do so. Under current law, it is unlawful to possess or control a radio capable of receiving any message or transmission made on or over any police, fire or emergency medical communications system, while in the course of committing or attempting to commit a crime, including the immediate flight therefrom. Under this bill, a person shall not use a radio capable of receiving messages or transmission made on or over any police, fire, or emergency medical communication system for pecuniary gain, unless authorized by the department. A person who violates the bill is guilty of a disorderly person offense. A disorderly person offense is punishable by a term of imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

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Alexander Schnall (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 06/25/2024)

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